Hello Universe Architects, The time has come for an optimization update! We have been fleshing out important improvements since the release of The Mammal Kingdom expansion. These new features have been added to create better visuals and gameplay for your simulations. Let's take a look... [h1]A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words[/h1] Get the perfect shot with our new camera features! Freeze your subject as soon as you take a snapshot, and change the angle using vertical and horizontal sliders (just in time for our photo contest)! [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34010837/45d8e9da54c0f20708796225631e5f170c7a33e4.jpg[/img] [h1]More MetaBits![/h1] Worry no more! MetaBit production has been increased for most Reality Engine upgrades. Now the overall maximum speed increase has been bumped up from 1650 to 2105! [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34010837/803c46a541855eeeb42d57aae3dd1d175dcc998b.gif[/img] [h1]Time to Branch Out[/h1] We've rearranged the structure of the tree! Now Eutherians are well aligned in the tree of evolution, alongside Apes, Mammals, Tetrapods, and multiple nodes. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34010837/926bb44d155d93bb27cf520b999c38fd2476ce3b.jpg[/img] [h1]New Nodes to Unlock![/h1] Enjoy discovering new traits on the main tree! From the Medulla Oblongata trait to the Puma 3D trophy, these nodes feature interesting and surprising facts! [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//34010837/33e57340053c2761f30a56305eb8601bfc22f26f.jpg[/img] [h2]Additional Features:[/h2] - Mesozoic Valley ranks now give a higher speed boost to the main simulation (2% >>> 10%). - Controller support has been improved, now allowing for directional hopping between special nodes (such as the Mesozoic Valley skull and the Idea brain). - Numbers in Simplified Chinese have been localized. - 3D parrot model has been updated on the main tree. - Updated boost graphics and MetaBit icon. - FIXED: Amount of MetaBits earned is now correct and matches number of mined MetaBits on stat page. ----- With these added improvements, the Cells team will be on winter break for the rest of the year. We hope you enjoy this new update into 2021! Stay safe, stay cellular, and happy holidays. ~Lunch